* The Chowan River is a river in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia.
* It flows for approximately 137 miles (221 km) from the confluence of the Meherrin and Nottoway rivers in Virginia to Albemarle Sound in North Carolina.
* The Chowan River is part of the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine system.
* It is one of the largest rivers in the state of North Carolina.
* The Chowan River Basin covers an area of approximately 5,850 square miles (15,150 km2) in Virginia and North Carolina.
* The Chowan River is a major source of drinking water for the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake, Virginia.
* The river is also a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
* The Chowan River is home to a variety of fish and wildlife, including striped bass, flounder, blue crabs, osprey, and bald eagles.
* The Chowan River is a part of the Great Dismal Swamp ecosystem.
* The Chowan River has a long history of human settlement, dating back to the Native American tribes that lived in the area.
* The Chowan River was explored by European explorers in the 16th century, and it was later used as a transportation route for trade and commerce.
* The Chowan River is a beautiful and scenic river that is a valuable natural resource for the states of Virginia and North Carolina.
